Grand Prairie Quilt Society holds quarterly Sit N’ Sew at library

Wednesday

Jul 24, 2013 at 11:33 AM

It was announced that there will be The Great Arkansas Quilt Show 3 at the Historic Arkansas Museum Aug. 8, 2014 –May 3, 2015.

The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met July 10 at the Stuttgart Public Library with eight members present and two guests, Ann Ruffin and Shelley Barber, for its quarterly Sit n’ Sew. President Glenda Landreth opened the business session with a thought for the day about Martha Pullen’s life of service through her quilting and giving of her time to help others make a better life.

The minutes were read and approved; there was no treasurer’s report.

She also introduced Ann Ruffin from West Memphis who came to join the group for the day.

She brought several boxes of fabric treasures to share with the members. Everyone dove in and came up for air with their arms full of fabric and books. The floor was quickly covered in this and that as fabric flew and booklets scattered. A good time was had by all with many thanks expressed to Ann for her beneficence.

Winnie Cotton and Audrey Carlin will celebrate birthdays in July. Everyone sang a Happy 93rd Birthday to Audrey Carlin, who was present.

It was announced that there will be The Great Arkansas Quilt Show 3 at the Historic Arkansas Museum Aug. 8, 2014 –May 3, 2015. Registration forms for entering a quilt in the show were distributed to those who were interested. Deadline is April 7, 2014 for registration. For more information call (501) 324-9351.

During the Show and Share:

Carline showed a bulls-eye border she is making for her nature quilt.

Landreth had a Looney Tunes quilted book and a mini-nine patch quilt she has completed from her UFO stash of quilt tops. (UFO—Unfinished Object).

Michelle showed two pillow cases in a tulip and puppy dog motif.

Betty Knoll had a special presentation. She displayed a quilt made by the quilters of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gillett. They wish to donate it to the Quilts of Valor program that provides quilts for veterans. The members admired the quilt’s pattern and complexity. Betty also had a stash of fabric treasures to share with members. Someone commented, “It’s like Christmas today.”

During the Sit n’ Sew session, sewing machines whirred, scissors clipped and visiting went on apace as everyone got down to the business of the day. Sixteen pillow cases were completed for Arkansas Children’s Hospital with several taken home to be finished later.

During lunch, a Devil’s Food birthday cake was enjoyed by the birthday girl who graciously shared it with those present. Ann also brought strawberry shortcake that was quickly devoured.

The next meeting will be Aug. 14 at the Stuttgart Public Library. Don’t forget that during the construction at the library, the entry is on the west side in the back driveway. See you there.